Compassionate Ministry

Author : Mary Raber
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498280709

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Ministries of Compassion among Russian Evangelicals, 1905-1929 by Mary Raber Pdf

The present study fills a gap in the study of the evangelical movement in Russia by presenting a comprehensive picture of their compassionate ministry during their longest stretch of relative freedom before the 1980s. Better known for their energetic preaching and literature work, Russian evangelicals also gave attention to compassionate ministry, although it was never extensive because of their marginal status. They established assistance funds, organized charitable institutions, practiced urban rescue ministry, participated in the Russian temperance movement, and established economic communities. Each area is distinct, yet all were supported by the same set of theological convictions. The Russian evangelicals were convinced that their witness should consist of good works as well as words, and that the gospel had the power to undo human suffering. While intentionally cultivating an attitude of concern for the needs of others, they taught that compassion was the concern of all members of the community, regardless of economic status or age. In their publications evangelicals devoted a good deal of teaching to the proper Christian attitude toward money and giving. They drew on Western models, but also their indigenous sectarian roots.

Author : Bryan P. Stone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1570750696

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Compassionate Ministry by Bryan P. Stone Pdf

"What are the theological foundations of Christian ministry? What should a vital Christian ministry look like in the world today? Teacher and veteran of urban ministry Bryan Stone addresses these important questions in an engaging and challenging book. Compassionate Ministry explores systematically the relationship between Christian doctrines of God, church, and human existence, and the focus and meaning of ministry today. It offers a solid introduction to the theology of ministry through an approach rooted in the compassion of God, which Stone shows is evident throughout the scriptures and made real in the incarnation and ministry of Jesus." "Compassionate Ministry locates a primary focus in the experience of suffering and poverty which marks daily life for the majority of people today. Stone builds continually on this insight, drawing out the dimensions of a humanizing ministry that participates in restoring the "image of God" in which all have been created: an image of freedom, humanity, community. Understanding God as all-compassionate, and Jesus as the Compassion of God, this book provides a model of a compassionate church as a "liberating community:" people who, knowing what they believe, work and worship together in the service of humanizing praxis in their own community, and in the world at large. Finally, this ministry call for "compassionate evangelism" which proceeds itself from the community, as a more holistic and historical approach than current consensus might suggest."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Andrew Purves
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664250653

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The Search for Compassion by Andrew Purves Pdf

The meaning of compassion is more than just sympathy, empathy, pity, and concern. Compassion has a theological meaning. In this book, Andrew Purves sees compassion as the center of pastoral care, holding theology, spirituality, and ministry together. He examines how a renewed compassion gives ministry shape and content which "grows out of the life of God, and God's care for the world."

Author : Robert D. Lupton
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781459606685

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Compassion, Justice and the Christian Life by Robert D. Lupton Pdf

Rethinking Ministry to the Poor The urban landscape is changing and, as a result, urban ministries are at a crossroads. If the Church is to be an effective agent of compassion and justice, we must change our mission strategies. In this compelling book, Lupton asks tough questions about service providing and community building to help us enhance our effectiveness. Among the questions; What dilemmas do caring people encounter to faithfully carry out the teachings of Scripture and become personally involved with the least of these? What are some possible alternatives to the ways we have traditionally attempted to care for the poor? How do people, programs and neighborhoods move toward reciprocal, interdependent relationships? To effect these types of changes will require new skill sets and resources, but the possibilities for good are great.

Author : Jerry M. Ireland
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498240123

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For the Love of God by Jerry M. Ireland Pdf

Compassionate missions constitutes a growing focus among evangelical denominations and agencies. Because of this, there exists a growing need to be guided by sound principles and best practices. This edited volume sets forth both the biblical foundations and preferred methods for churches wanting to engage in compassion as part of their missionary efforts. The aim throughout is that compassionate missions would be guided by indigenous principles that help establish autonomous local churches, capable of being salt and light in their communities. The contributors to this volume have over 200 years of missions experience. Through their first-hand knowledge of the challenges and pitfalls faced by missionaries engaging in compassion, these authors set forth foundational principles and practical guidelines related to some of the most pressing issues confronting missionaries today. These include HIV/AIDS, UPGs, human trafficking, orphans and vulnerable children, gender issues, and many more. Pastors, missionaries, missions boards, and educators will find this a valuable resource as the church in the twenty-first century continues to engage in the Great Commission.

Author : Thomas G. Nees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834116235

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Compassion Evangelism by Thomas G. Nees Pdf

The author shares the historical and biblical bases for compassionate ministries and offers practical tips for organizing your own compassionate ministries.

Author : Judy Mathers
Publisher : TEACH Services, Inc.
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781479610556

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Home-Based Care Ministry by Judy Mathers Pdf

We live in a broken world with broken people. Often it is easy to ignore the needs of the people around us. But what would God want us to do? In His ministry here on earth, Jesus reached out to the most hurt, most abused, and most reviled members of His community. He healed not only their bodies but their spirits. Should we do any less? The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a unique opportunity to serve the hurting in their community through a Home-Based Care ministry. With our mission to love, serve, and teach, and with the numerous church resources already available, we can do what many others cannot—be the safe haven of health and healing that God intends His church to be. While this book focuses on ministry to individuals and their families dealing with HIV and AIDS, the principles found here can be applied to anyone with a terminal illness who finds himself/herself on the other side of accepted society. It shows us that instead of being critical, we should accept where people and their choices have led them, doing our best to minister with the love and care of Jesus.

Author : John Wimber
Publisher : Ampelon Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780978639471

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Everyone Gets to Play by John Wimber Pdf

John Wimber wasn't interested in religion -- he was interested in a relationship with Jesus and discovering how that impacted the way he lived his life and the people with whom he shared his life. He viewed community as a great opportunity to put into practice the teachings of Jesus and felt following Jesus wasn't a spectator sport. In Everyone Gets to Play, Wimber's writings and teachings on life together in Christ drives home the importance of one of his favorite sayings and shares some of his ideas on what that can look like. From taking risks to prayer to leading others, Wimber s skillfully penned words from his writings and teachings still resonate powerfully today.

Author : Paul E. Miller
Publisher : Tyndale House
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612917269

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Love Walked among Us by Paul E. Miller Pdf

Who Is Jesus? His name is recognized the world over. But how many of us fully understand what He was like as a person? Honest, powerful, humble, full of mercy and light—Jesus was love personified, the full potential of what we were intended to be. Get to know Jesus and witness His love unfold in the Gospels in a new and insightful way. In this encouraging and convicting look at Jesus’ life on earth, Paul Miller investigates the answers to questions such as: How do you love someone when you get no love in return? How do you love without being trapped or used? How do you love when you have your own baggage? When do you take care of yourself? How do you love with both compassion and honesty? The Gospel accounts, combined with Miller’s own life stories, will uplift your spirit, give you a new perspective, and encourage you to love like Jesus. “For a glimpse of our great Savior, open this book! You’ll be glad you did. I was!” —Max Lucado, bestselling author “To see Jesus is to see what love looks like. Paul Miller gives us a fresh look in this wonderful book.” —Joni Eareckson Tada “If Jesus or Jesus’ saving grace is just an abstraction to you, Paul Miller will be a great help in making His love a living reality to your heart.” —Timothy Keller, pastor “Love Walked among Us is authentic ‘shoe leather’ Christianity. Anyone who wants to grow in his or her relationship with God and other people will profit from this book.” —Jerry Bridges, author and speaker

Author : Perry Hancock
Publisher : Aubrey Perry Hancock
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692403604

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The Compassionate Church by Perry Hancock Pdf

The Compassionate Church is a book for pastors and churches who desire to share God's love in word and deed. Perry Hancock provides biblical and theological foundations along with practical structures and strategies for a church model that meets needs and changes lives in Jesus' name. The featured CARE Ministry Model provides a framework from which churches can develop effective, compassion ministries.

Author : Gary L. Sapp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : 089135090X

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Compassionate Ministry by Gary L. Sapp Pdf

Author : George Allan Phiri
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606087367

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Social-Cultural Anthropology by George Allan Phiri Pdf

Effective communication with the African society in the field of missions, church planting, and social development work has been and continues to be a great challenge, particularly to people from western cultural and language orientation. Africans are a we rather than I and a depended on rather than independent of society. The worldview of a traditional African in terms of society, relationships, and communication is communal. Certainly, the African perception of communalism affects how they communicate with the people of different cultural orientation. Africa has several cultures and people differ in their communication depending on their cultural orientation. However, there are universal African cultures that act as a framework for understanding key aspects of communication with Africans for successful missions, church planting, and social development work. This book, therefore, provides a strategy of understanding communication with the African society. The discussions in this book provide readers with different cultural orientations unique perception of the African society as s/he may be planning to communicate with the African society for missions, church planting, and social development work, even doing humanitarian ministry in African society. Although literacy levels have improved tremendously in most African countries, most of Africa is not a reading society. It is imperative to understand that most Africans still communicate orally and are not time conscious. Hence, effective communication in African societies ought to be based on storytelling rather than literature distribution, although this is in transition. In fact, Africans are oratory and good listeners. Thus, this book provides an understanding to people of different cultural orientations when they plan to communicate with the people in Africa.

Author : Robert E. Logan,Larry Short
Publisher : Fleming H. Revell Company
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0800755065

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Mobilizing for Compassion by Robert E. Logan,Larry Short Pdf

Author : Thomas H. McCall,Caleb T. Friedeman,Matt T. Friedeman
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493442003

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The Doctrine of Good Works by Thomas H. McCall,Caleb T. Friedeman,Matt T. Friedeman Pdf

In Titus, Paul says Christ redeemed a people "zealous for good works." Despite this declaration and others like it, the doctrine of good works has fallen on hard times in contemporary Protestant theology and practice. At best, it's neglected--as in most systematic theologies and in too much church teaching. At worst, it's viewed with suspicion--as a threat to salvation by grace alone through faith alone. In this important work addressing a significant gap in current theological literature, the authors argue that by jettisoning a doctrine of good works, the contemporary church contradicts historical Protestantism and, more importantly, biblical teaching. They combine their areas of expertise--exegesis, systematic and historical theology, and practical theology--to help readers recover and embrace a positive doctrine of good works. They survey historical Protestant teaching to show the importance of the doctrine to our forebears, engage the scriptural testimony on the role of good works, formulate a theology of salvation and good works, and explore pastoral applications.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111045493

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Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 by Anonim Pdf